Posted 3rd Jul 2017
Hello everyone!
We want the app to be as close as what the community want, that's why feedback from everyone is important, and that's why this thread is here!
The point is not to "force" features and looks on members of the community, but to make the app evolve so it fits the needs of the largest number.
So, here you can:
Beta Program Subscription:
You can join the beta program and get new features before everybody else!
To do so:
We'll monitor as much as we can all what will be reported here, sorry in advance if we miss some stuff!
Keep dealing everyone!
We want the app to be as close as what the community want, that's why feedback from everyone is important, and that's why this thread is here!
The point is not to "force" features and looks on members of the community, but to make the app evolve so it fits the needs of the largest number.
So, here you can:
- Share your experience of the app
- Talk about the features you like or missing
- Report bugs
- Make suggestions
- Tell how much you love this app of course
Beta Program Subscription:
You can join the beta program and get new features before everybody else!
To do so:
- Download the app if you don’t already have it
- Click on this link
- Click “Become a tester”
- That’s it! You’re now a tester! Every time we release a new version, your app will update automatically within an hour.
We'll monitor as much as we can all what will be reported here, sorry in advance if we miss some stuff!
Keep dealing everyone!
Community Updates
Update 13
New version 5.22 available on Android
• Discover Daily Picks: Everyday, editors find the best deals and share them in this page! Find it in the inbox, and remember to subscribe not to miss any!
• Fixed a crash for some devices with special characters in their name.
• Discover Daily Picks: Everyday, editors find the best deals and share them in this page! Find it in the inbox, and remember to subscribe not to miss any!
• Fixed a crash for some devices with special characters in their name.
Update 12
New 5.18 version available on Android
• This is the first update that is not available on Android 4 and 5. We deprecated them because it forced us to work on too many retro-compatibility issues. Now app will be much cleaner! Remember you can still get the app up to 5.17 though.
• You can now delete conversations in private messages.
• Fixed visibility of "Load more comments" button on Samsung devices.
• Fixed displacements on phones with a notch (Android 9).
• Fixed several issues preventing from logging in (especially with social networks).
• Fixed pictures that could be displayed as broken in comments.
• Converted pictures to Webp for compatibility and disk space.
• Removed "-100%" when deal is free and has a next best price.
• New message when editing a deal to say that URL has already been validated.
• Removed daily email option in the keyword alerts
• Fixed notifications options that were forced to ON for some reason. Everything will be fine now and you can turn them OFF.
• This is the first update that is not available on Android 4 and 5. We deprecated them because it forced us to work on too many retro-compatibility issues. Now app will be much cleaner! Remember you can still get the app up to 5.17 though.
• You can now delete conversations in private messages.
• Fixed visibility of "Load more comments" button on Samsung devices.
• Fixed displacements on phones with a notch (Android 9).
• Fixed several issues preventing from logging in (especially with social networks).
• Fixed pictures that could be displayed as broken in comments.
• Converted pictures to Webp for compatibility and disk space.
• Removed "-100%" when deal is free and has a next best price.
• New message when editing a deal to say that URL has already been validated.
• Removed daily email option in the keyword alerts
• Fixed notifications options that were forced to ON for some reason. Everything will be fine now and you can turn them OFF.
Update 11
New version 5.16.5 available on Android
• Now get a notification when a deal goes BLAZING! Go activate it in the notifications settings not to miss amazing opportunities.
• The "local deals" settings now apply properly in Hottest list.
• Fixed the missing quote with a YouTube link in comments.
• Minor changes and fixes.
• Now get a notification when a deal goes BLAZING! Go activate it in the notifications settings not to miss amazing opportunities.
• The "local deals" settings now apply properly in Hottest list.
• Fixed the missing quote with a YouTube link in comments.
• Minor changes and fixes.
Update 10
New Android version 5.16 available
• Good ol' icon is back
• Added banners in profiles from the team to better understand who they are and how to contact them
• The Experts from the Pepper Expert Program are here! Learn who they are and how they work
• Fixed an issue with the pinned deals that could block some users
• Fixed the merchant page share button
• Good ol' icon is back
• Added banners in profiles from the team to better understand who they are and how to contact them
• The Experts from the Pepper Expert Program are here! Learn who they are and how they work
• Fixed an issue with the pinned deals that could block some users
• Fixed the merchant page share button
Update 9
New 5.15 version available on Android
• #BFisComing, so: event icon!
• Brand new keyword alerts
• Check out the Keyword alerts section for new and improved display and features
• Add keyword alerts directly from the deals themselves
• Fixed the notifications channels where keyword alerts and private messages were using the wrong channels so parameters were not applied
• Fixed the pinned discussions where their header was not displayed anymore
• Fixed pinned deals that could reappear or simply not go away
• #BFisComing, so: event icon!
• Brand new keyword alerts
• Check out the Keyword alerts section for new and improved display and features
• Add keyword alerts directly from the deals themselves
• Fixed the notifications channels where keyword alerts and private messages were using the wrong channels so parameters were not applied
• Fixed the pinned discussions where their header was not displayed anymore
• Fixed pinned deals that could reappear or simply not go away
Update 8
Version 5.14 is available for everyone on Android
• Smileys are now available in private messages
• Smileys are displayed in a more logical order
• You can quick reply to private messages directly from the notification
• Notification counter is reinitialized when opening the inbox
• Keyword alerts are properly marked as read when opening from a push notification
• The URL check in the deal post form will tell you instantly if your URL can be accepted as a deal or not
• Smileys are now available in private messages
• Smileys are displayed in a more logical order
• You can quick reply to private messages directly from the notification
• Notification counter is reinitialized when opening the inbox
• Keyword alerts are properly marked as read when opening from a push notification
• The URL check in the deal post form will tell you instantly if your URL can be accepted as a deal or not
Update 7
New Android version 5.12 available
Great Summer Update!
• Notifications are finally here! Check the settings to fine-tune everything.
• Each keyword alert is now a unique notification if you have Android 7 or better.
• New "Update pending" status to allow your deals to remain visible after an edit.
• Following groups is no longer available, please contact us for details.
• Added messages to help and improve your experience.
• Updated the regulation for the account creation process.
Great Summer Update!
• Notifications are finally here! Check the settings to fine-tune everything.
• Each keyword alert is now a unique notification if you have Android 7 or better.
• New "Update pending" status to allow your deals to remain visible after an edit.
• Following groups is no longer available, please contact us for details.
• Added messages to help and improve your experience.
• Updated the regulation for the account creation process.
Update 6
New Android version 5.11 available
- Members' best badge is displayed on their avatar in deals and comments
- Added terms of use and privacy policy tick boxes for Europe in account creation process
- "Banned" status displayed on users profile
- New help message "Is it the end?" on expired deals to explain the interest of an expired deal
- New help message "Go back to top" in comments to explain how to get back to the top of the page with just one click
- Fixed the issue where deleting an entry in search history was removing the whole history
- Fixed and improved the list of badges
- Members' best badge is displayed on their avatar in deals and comments
- Added terms of use and privacy policy tick boxes for Europe in account creation process
- "Banned" status displayed on users profile
- New help message "Is it the end?" on expired deals to explain the interest of an expired deal
- New help message "Go back to top" in comments to explain how to get back to the top of the page with just one click
- Fixed the issue where deleting an entry in search history was removing the whole history
- Fixed and improved the list of badges
Update 5
New version 5.6 is live!
- Better display of pictures
- Quick launch and shortcuts on Google Now Launcher
- Longer list of Hottest deals
- Actions on private messages with a long click (copy, share, info)
- Regrouped deal updates in a description
- "Free" mention when a second best price is set with a price set to 0
Update 4
New 5.4 version is live!
* For the nigh is dark and full of terrors, you can now activate the DARK MODE Find the ninja that will show you the way.... So many people asked for that, we hope you'll enjoy it!
* Added the What's New section in the side menu that will list the newly available cool features
* Updated the price color based on your feedback
* Small look improvements in the notifications center
* Minor fixes and improvements
* For the nigh is dark and full of terrors, you can now activate the DARK MODE Find the ninja that will show you the way.... So many people asked for that, we hope you'll enjoy it!
* Added the What's New section in the side menu that will list the newly available cool features
* Updated the price color based on your feedback
* Small look improvements in the notifications center
* Minor fixes and improvements
Update 3
Android app v5.2 is live!
- Notifications: You'll finally receive ALL notifications and they will remain displayed. They are even grouped by type (alerts, messages, suggestions)
- Profile: Improved profile settings with new display, possibility to change email and password, and to set privacy settings
- Missing deals: Sometimes some a gap could be created in the lists; this is now fixed!
Update 2
Android app v5.1 is now live!
- Categories: Change current category with just one click on the header... So fast!
- Hottest: New and improved, they now have their own list in the main screen
- Commented: It's back from outer space! It's got it's own space in the main header
- Groups: And this is probably the biggest feature we've been working on... Categories & tags are now Groups. This means that they can be browsed much more easily than before. You can find all of them in the app (through the search and Find Groups section), and you can even follow or unfollow groups and it will change the deals you receive in your lists! Tired of receiving groceries deals? Meh, just unfollow the Groceries group. On the contrary you want more PS4 games deals? Just follow the PS4 games groups.
Update 1
- Current state: App was released way too early due to current and incoming technical issues of the previous version. So there's gonna be major updates.
- Categories & Hottest: They need to be more accessible (the soon-to-come iOS app is completely in phase with this)
- Deal Cards: Right now you have the big normal cards, and the Compact view (Settings > Application). These cards will get a makeover over the summer, better organization, better size, and offer some view choices.
- Discussed: Will be back. It is already available for discussions though.
1914 Comments
sorted byIf you use the search function, you can type the specific retailer, then select the retailer in the list. The app should then show all 'deals' and they'll be another tab for 'vouchers' for the retailer
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That is pretty bad, I'd revert back to 5.27.07 (the last good version before they killed compact) it all went downhill from there and they don't seem to care what the community thinks.
PS.
Also go into he Google play app on your phone, find HUKD app and deselect Auto Update so that you don't get forced into to any new rubbish releases.
HUKD v3.7 on APK Pure
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First, I completely understand the anger (let's be honest: this thread is supposed to be a rage thread, otherwise I wouldn't have created it).
Regarding the app, I'll give you some context:
- The app was released in the UK way too early; I pushed it back as long as I could but technical issues forced us to push it on the market, not because no one cares; the beta lasted just a few days, we didn't have time to make some change based on the first feedback, the server migration is still ongoing, I mean, who does that? But, if we hadn't, tens of thousands of users wouldn't have been able to use the previous app anymore.
- The current app has been available in other countries for a while now. Sure, it got some rage at first too, we listened, added tons of missing features (which to you seem normal because you had them from day 1) and tweaked the interface to satisfy members as much as we could. And now it's getting 5 stars reviews in every countries and (almost) everybody is happy and waiting for the next major update.
- hotukdeals version of the app needs indeed some major tweaking and, don't worry, it will come. It just can't be done with a snap of the fingers.
- The categories and Hottest need to be more accessible (the soon-to-come iOS app is completely in phase with this)
- Discussed feed will be back, I promise
- Cards will change over the summer
- Other surprises to come
In the meantime, remember you're talking about human beings that are trying to provide you with a free no-ad app, and insults never helped bringing better results.
So sit back, relax, enjoy the ride and keep dealing!
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1. Category is one of the most important options and it buried behind slide and 2 clicks. Once the category is selected there is no indication on the main screen what is selected.
If you want to change the category then you have to go through the same process twice as x to clear category refreshes the view and you need to go to select category again.
2. Listing
Original setting for listing shows 2-3 deals per page and there is so much wasted space. Focus should be image of the deal, title and price, not who posted the deal. Even if you choose compact view there is lot of wasted white space and you can see less deals per screen. Giving option for grid view would help.
There is no hottest today/week/month option next to regular categories. Now I have to go to new window. If I am looking for example mobiles, I wan't to see what's hottest and then browse the rest of the deals. With the new app I waste more time to do the same thing.
3. General annoyances
Main menu should have options ALL , DEALS, VOUCHERS etc. not ALL DEALS because it's confusing as freebies are not deals. Also for consistency sake you should use the same wording as the website.
I selected option not to show expired deals and yet when I search for something expired deals show.
Main view has restricted options (highlights, hot, new) I don't want to go to menu every time to change something.
This is what I could find in 5 minutes when I was using the app. You should really listen to your community as app was obviously made by someone who hasn't used the HKUD at all.
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I am currently looking through APK sites for a copy of the old version and will probably get some virus just because developers could help but mess with something that wasn't broken.
Nearly always with any app a "new and improved" overhaul is utterly terrible. Change for the sake of change. They should but it back the way is was. Have they seen the reviews on Google Play?!!!
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If you cannot appreciate the feedback I provided, (at your request) or do not wish to pass the comments on to the Site Manager, then I can only wish you the very best of luck with your "app", & the site in general.
When you find click-thru affiliate revenue drops because somebody made the decision to change both the site & the (Android) "app" concurrently, then we can talk again, if you wish to.
Back to the (Android) "app" feedback:
Are you designing the (graphical) user interface for the (Android) "app" yourself (as, I presume, the sole developer [too])?
Have you considered engaging the services of somebody with human (computer/handheld/mobile platform) interface design as a primary skill?
Probably do not even know it exists and that it makes the site much more user friendly.
Agreed. Sack the IT engineers and give us back the old version!
Very poorly drawn but so much wasted space.
The reason why compact view has low amount of users is that most people don't know what it is. If people were given option to choose between the two and shown each one, it would be far more popular.
Now i know it was deliberate decision to remove the compact view.
I might have to consider uninstalling the app now as I lose interest if I have to keep scrolling or swiping 2-3 tiles at a time to go move up or down a list, in any app.
I run a high resolution on my handset in order to see lots of information onscreen at the same time. My eyes can scan and scroll a grid much quicker than my hands/ fingers can move jumbo tiles around onscreen. (edited)
Sorry I didn't see your (@'username'-based) reply as I am still using the pre-"gopep" version of the main site.
I think I covered it in the Beta release's "Feedback thread; comment #22:
[ hotukdeals.com/fee…446 ]
Did you spot these additional threads?
[ hotukdeals.com/fee…581 ]
[ hotukdeals.com/fee…023 ]
[ hotukdeals.com/fee…965 ]
Room for improvement #1:
Consider removing the "HotUKDeals App - WE NEED YOU! - Android test group about to open.. come join the BETA!" banner message/link, & point to this current thread instead to attract comments here.
#2...
Don't update (&, arguably, degrade) the Android "app" at the same time many users are being migrated to the "gopep" site design.
You (the site; not you personally) have now alienated two distinct groups of users. Yes, there may be some commonality/overlap between the two groups, but possibly those that feel aggrieved by the change to their preferred platform are now having to use a limited experience on an alternate platform.
Perhaps you will be lucky to retain the existing members that have both an iOS device & an Android device, but don't count on it.
First rule of making changes to any established user experience: Don't mess with too much at once, & certainly give sufficient advance notice (of the change to the mobile/handheld "app"].
One of the busiest periods of the year will soon be upon us (with Amazon's Prime Day). I hope the site has the good sense to either rollback at least once set of changes (to either the "app", or to the "gopep" forced uptake) before revenue will be affected in less than one week from now.
Im sorry but- what is the core reason for the revamp? If the system was built wrong in the first place, i can understand a complete rehaul, but very different layout (button clicks etc, and size changes) is just asking for serious trouble.
1) I dont really care who posted it and how many comments are posted already, why put that on the home page? and massive icons too.
2) what happened to the hot cold on the home page (compact version), do you not think that the most important feature in HUKD besides from looking at the deal?
3) I assume 99.9% of people use the compact version, unless people like scrolling 1 deal per page. (have you actually looked at how much blank space you have? Text is not actually that much bigger).
4) I moaned about the swipe back on the comments page, thanks for addressing that.
The app now feels like its for a 5 yr old, its got big buttons, big blank spaces so you dont get confused...oO
I can see it resembles the Facebook app, but the point of the Facebook app is that it has big pictures, people scroll through the pictures and see "oh thats interesting", then stop. Or maybe you should take a look at the Ebay app layout if you thought the pictures are important. Both of which, they dont have arty farty blank spaces. People who dont have decent content do that. HUKD is not one of these, unless this is the direction its heading?
Edit: Sorry.
I felt the above is a bit moany.
I just had a look at the new website, I quite like that plus the tiles view is a good idea. That's ticking alot of the boxes.
Can we replicate something similar to the mobile app. If not I'm quite happy to use website on mobile.
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Whoever decide to go with this change... should be looking for new job I think
I can't highlight codes and copy them to use in a deal.
It took a stupid amount of scrolling to get to the end of this thread.
Key criticisms that have NOT been adequately addressed by the developers are that, in general, as much information as possible needs putting on the screen, particularly if you are using a tablet. Having 4 deals on screen at a time makes using this app a lot of work, and if you only have a short amount of time to check deals, you will miss Deal 5 or 8 or 10 that is on the page below. End result = less deals clicked through for HDUK, and a dramatic drop in income. If you don't care about us users and their feedback (I see little evidence that the main concerns raised by large numbers are users are being taken seriously with a commitment to come up with solutions in a tight timescale), at least look at your lost income.
To add insult to injury, having downgraded to a old version, in that I have lost all my old saved keywords for notifications, and there is no way to add them back - I have therefore had to return to this awful new version. Back in that, I am getting only one notification for the most recent new deal, and no notifications for any other deals - i.e. say that in the last 6 hours there have been 6 new deals posted for my keywords - I get one Android notification for the last deal posted, and none of the others appear in my notification list. So what I don't know about, I can't take advantage of, so I don't click through for the deal as I am unaware of it = LOST INCOME FOR HDUK. Please tell the powers that be that they are about to lose LOTS of money, then perhaps they'll pressurise and prioritise the development team to sort this out (and look at very poor development processes that have created this mess in the first place).
And, I'm sorry if this seems harsh, but the person who came up with this disaster needs an urgent full and frank appraisal of their performance - if they are to keep their job. (edited)
All it was , was just to get use to the new layout now after a few weeks its perfect...
Keep up the good work